(A.D. 100-400) MacMullen, Ramsay 1928- creator text bibliography History. ctu 1984 monographic eng

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viii, 183 pages ; 25 cm How did the early Christian church manage to win its dominant place in the Roman world? In his newest book, an eminent historian of ancient Rome examines this question from a secular rather than an ecclesiastical viewpoint. MacMullen's provocative conclusion is that mass conversions to Christianity were based more on the appeal of miracle or the opportunity for worldly advantages than simply on a "rising tide of Christian piety." - Back cover Problems of approach -- What pagans believed -- Christianity as presented -- Points of contact, modes of persuasion, before 312 -- Constantine as friend of the church -- Nonreligious factors in conversion -- Evangelical campaigns and publicity, after 312 -- Conversion of intellectuals -- How complete was conversion? -- Conversion by coercion -- Summary Ramsay MacMullen Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-179) and index e------ ff----- aw----- Evangelistic work History Early church, ca. 30-600 Ancient Rome Christianity Conversion of non-Christians, 100-400 BR195.E9 M33 1984 270.1 M478C 0300032161 9780300032161 0300036426 9780300036428 84003694 DLC 840222 20190109173917.0 10507760 eng